ERWC
Value of Life--In Class Essay
Prompt: Imagine you are at dinner with Hamlet, Steve Jobs, and anther individual
we studied and discussed in class (Edmund Dantes, Mercedes, or Ferdinand from
‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, Sam Bern’s from ‘The Patriots Biggest Fan’ or Roger
Ebert from ‘Roger Ebert: The Essential Man’). As the appetizer course finishes
and the main dish is about to be served the topic, ‘What is a human life Worth?’
comes up. What does each think of the value of life (provide textual support for
your answer) and make sure you contribute your opinions to the conversation.
Directions: It is an in class essay, however you can use your ERWC books and
whatever notes you have in your ERWC book. The format is up to you. You place
us there at the dinner table as the conversation is taking place, you can be
reflecting on the conversation later that night, or you can be looking back at this
conversation from some later point in your life. However you format it, your
essay must include:
-An MLA formatted essay
-A statement about Hamlet’s value of life and textual support for your claim about
Hamlet.
-A statement about Steve Jobs’ value of life and textual support for your claim
about his V.of L.
-A statement about the third individual’s value of life and textual support for your
statement. This is the individual you selected to be at dinner with you.
-A statement about your value of life, how you arrived at this idea, and how it
shapes who you are and what you do.
*This is an essay so there should be in introduction and conclusion paragraph
along with your body paragraphs.
*Must be finished in class!